Background smoosh technique

This is such a fun, fun, fun technique! You need to start with the Glossy White paper with a clear embossed image (this top one uses the new Medallion background stamp - LOVE IT!!) inked with Versamark and then clear embossing powder. Now the fun begins!

Cut open a plastic bag or a sheet protector, and 'smoosh' one of your ink pads on one side. Take another color that matches, or complements, or contrasts (lots of choices there!) and smoosh it onto the other side.

Now you need to take a little care. Put the 'smooshed' sides of the plastic together, and gently 'smoosh' them together, but only to gently mix the colors. You don't want to blend them (mostly you'll just end up with a cacky brown - ugh!) but just mix them and then separate the plastic apart again. Place the 2 sheets of the glossy paper back sides together and place one of them image side down on the plastic and gently put the other plastic over it.

Now you get to 'smoosh' a little again to cover over the glossy cardstock. Be careful again so that the colors don't get mixed too much and turn brown. Take them out of the plastic and then gently wipe off the ink from the embossing and viola - you've got a sensational background! Enjoy!!

Here's another card I made with another lot of 'smooshed' background. This one didn't come out as well, I think that you need to use a more detailed background stamp like the Medallion instead of this one from the Baroque Motifs.

Try it and let me know what you think...

If you need a great background stamp, you cam go online and order one right here on my website.

Let me know what you think!

Hugs

Megan

Recipe: Medallion (Pink/purple)

Stamps: Medallion Background stamp, Oval All

Paper: Melon Mambo, Glossy White cardstock

Ink: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Large Ovel Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Melon Mambo ribbon, White Gel Pen

(Pink/Orange)

Stamps: Baroque Motifs, Heard From The Heart

Paper: Pink Passion, Only Orange, Glossy White

Ink: Only Orange, Pink Passion, Black Stazon

Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder